Advokatfirmaet Føyen AS is notably active in the IT, construction and road infrastructure sectors on behalf of an established client roster of municipalities, public sector companies, private contracting firms and national bodies. Vera Hovelsen leverages her public sector background when working closely with municipalities and public sector companies on matters. Thomas Oskar Strömbom combines expertise in construction, contracts and public procurement, while Jørgen Myhre has former judicial experience which he lends to clients in public procurement disputes. Hovelsen, Strömbom and Myhre jointly lead the team. Marius Torsteinsen Grønnbakk and Victoria Espeseth Bremnes are key supportive presences across matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Thomas Oskar Strömbom is a key advisor for us, valued for his strategic and solution-oriented approach. He has an ability to combine deep expertise in both construction law and public procurement, which is essential for our projects.’
- ‘Highly competent and down to earth people.Very competent throughout the organisation, and always ready to help when needed.'
- ‘Føyen offers broad expertise across the full range of legal fields relevant to the municipal sector. As a full-service competence hub with a wide variety of roles and resources, the firm leverages its collective strength to address the diverse challenges municipalities face. Whether the issue concerns municipal law, public procurement, IT, GDPR, or other matters, Føyen provides well-founded advice and guidance.'
- ‘The team is known for their friendly, approachable, and dedicated approach. They excel at finding effective solutions within complex legal frameworks, combining deep legal expertise with practical know-how. Their practical focus and ability to deliver clear, workable advice are highly valued.’
- ‘Vera Hovelsen is an expert in public procurement law, consistently impressing with her practical and commercially sound solutions to often complex legal issues. She is always accessible and committed to delivering high-quality results, making her a highly valued adviser for clients navigating challenging regulatory landscapes.’
- ‘What makes Føyen unique for us is their combination of construction law and public procurement expertise. For a municipality, having advisors who are strong in both areas is a key advantage. Their main strength is that they act as a true strategic partner. They understand our practical needs and give us clear, useful advice that helps us avoid conflicts. At the same time, they have a proven track record of representing us successfully in court when disputes cannot be avoided.’
Key clients
- County Authority of Innlandet
- Movar IKS
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration
- Municipality of Gjerdrum
- Nye Veier AS
- OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University
- The Norwegian 110 Fire and Rescue dispatches IKS
- Remiks - group
- Municipality of Hamar
- Sitecom AS
- Municipalities of Sola and Sandnes
- Municipalities of Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg og Hvaler
Work highlights
Advising MOVAR IKS - a major intermunicipal water, wastewater, waste, and fire services provider - on the expansion and rebuilding of the Fugelvik water treatment plant.
Assisting Norwegian Fire and Rescue Dispatches with the procurement of a new nationwide communications platform for Norway’s 110 emergency call centers, as part of the national KOM project.
Providing ongoing support to Haugaland Taxi, a private transportation provider which regularly submits bids for public contracts, including patient transport services.
Practice head
Vera Hovelsen; Thomas Oskar Strömbom; Jørgen Myhre \n \n
Other key lawyers
Marius Torsteinsen Grønnbakk; Victoria Espeseth Bremnes; Karl Felix Krafft